San Dionisio y compañeros mártires

The Diocese of Sololá–Chimaltenango notes the feast of San Dionisio y compañeros mártires. Born in Alejandría, Egipto, Dionisio was a former pagan who converted to Catholicism after studying the S. Biblia following a vision.

He studied at the theological school in Alejandría, where he was recognized for his intelligence and memory. After graduating, he served as the director of the school for 15 years. Dionisio was elected obispo of Alejandría in 247, but his leadership coincided with the persecutions of Decio.

During the persecution, the governor of Alejandría ordered the arrest of Dionisio. Although authorities searched for him, they initially failed to find him in his home. When Dionisio attempted to flee with his assistants, the police captured them, though one employee managed to escape to report the news.